What does WSG mean in UNCLASSIFIED

The Worldwide Slot Guidelines (WSG) are the standard set of rules and regulations governing the trade of air traffic rights between countries. These guidelines provide all relevant information about the process for trading slots, their use, the eligibility criteria, and other pertinent details.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is responsible for administering the Worldwide Slot Guidelines on behalf of its Member airlines and other stakeholders.

IATA coordinates with stakeholders to manage and monitor compliance with WSG through a number of tools such as reporting forms, fact sheets, newsletters, websites, and training materials.

Airlines should update their procedures in accordance with applicable WSG whenever they need to schedule new flights or amend existing ones. Additionally, each season airlines are required to submit their slot requests as per WSG procedure.

A slot request is an application made by an airline requesting permission from an airport operator to operate a flight at that specific airport during a specific period of time. It usually includes information such as flight numbers and time estimates for arrival/departure.

If an airline fails to comply with applicable requirements outlined in WSG then it may be subject to penalties or sanctions imposed by IATA or other regulatory bodies depending on the severity of the breach.

Yes, in certain cases exemptions from following some aspects of WSG may apply if justified by exceptional circumstances outside an airline's control such as weather conditions or political events. Such cases must be approved by IATA prior to implementation.

Yes, certain sections ofWSG include specific provisions that enable airlines and operators to coordinate their actions quickly during crisis situations. This includes guidance on coordinating the sharing of slots among different carriers in order for them to continue operations uninterruptedly during those times.

All exchanges must be made via IATA's central message system which allows airlines from around the world to communicate quickly and securely with each other while ensuring that all changes adhere strictly to applicable regulations set forth in its guidelines.